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Weld using submerged arc welding process

Weld using submerged arc welding process

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM05093
State Code
OEU87
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to carry out submerged arc welding (SAW) where the welds are more likely to be associated with heavy rather than with light fabrication. Weld quality must conform to AS 1554 General Purpose (GP) or equivalent. Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of tools is required, the unit MEM18001 Use hand tools and the unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations, must also be selected as appropriate. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, sketches, job sheets or work instructions
2. Prepare materials for welding
  • 2.1 Prepare materials to achieve required weld requirements
  • 2.2 Assemble and/or align materials to specifications in accordance with SOPs
3. Select, assemble and set up welding equipment and consumables
  • 3.1 Identify and select welding machine settings and consumables from job requirements, welding procedures and specifications and/or technical drawings
  • 3.2 Assemble and set up direct current (DC) welding equipment
  • 3.3 Undertake test runs and verify in accordance with specifications
4. Minimise and rectify distortion
  • 4.1 Apply appropriate distortion prevention measures
  • 4.2 Rectify any distortion using appropriate techniques
5. Weld joints using submerged arc by correct process
  • 5.1 Deposit pad, butt and fillet welds in flat, and fillet welds in horizontal position, to specification
  • 5.2 Clean joints to specifications using techniques and tools appropriate to defect, material and process
6. Ensure weld conformance
  • 6.1 Inspect weld joints visually for conformance to specifications
  • 6.2 Rectify any weld defects with minimum loss of sound metal using correct techniques and tools
  • 6.3 Maintain weld records in accordance with SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAW89 MEM05023 Weld using submerged arc welding process Unit of competency